The strong influence of ambient temperature on the output and heat rate of a gas turbine has popularized the application of inlet fogging and overspray for power augmentation. In this paper we focus on practical considerations for the implementation of the fogging technology such as water quality requirements, foreign object damage, gas turbine inlet icing, intake duct design, changes in compressor performance characteristics, and blade coating distress problems. It also provides a checklist for users and project developers to facilitate the design and implementation of fogging systems. In addition, in this paper we cover operational experience and review the work pursued by gas turbine OEMs in the field of fogging technology. A list of unresolved issues and ongoing research related to the fogging technology is also provided.
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Gas Turbine Fogging Technology: A State-of-the-Art Review—Part III: Practical Considerations and Operational Experience
R. K. Bhargava,
R. K. Bhargava
22515 Holly Lake Drive, Katy, TX 77450
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C. B. Meher-Homji,
C. B. Meher-Homji
Bechtel Corporation
, 3000 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056
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M. A. Chaker,
M. A. Chaker
Bechtel Corporation
, 3000 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056
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M. Bianchi,
M. Bianchi
University of Bologna
, DIEM, Facolta di Ingegneria, Viale Risorgimento 2, Bologna 40136, Italy
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F. Melino,
F. Melino
University of Bologna
, DIEM, Facolta di Ingegneria, Viale Risorgimento 2, Bologna 40136, Italy
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A. Peretto,
A. Peretto
University of Bologna
, DIEM, Facolta di Ingegneria, Viale Risorgimento 2, Bologna 40136, Italy
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S. Ingistov
S. Ingistov
Watson Cogeneration Co./BP
, 11850 S. Wilmington Avenue, P. O. Box 6203, Carson, CA 90749
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R. K. Bhargava
22515 Holly Lake Drive, Katy, TX 77450
C. B. Meher-Homji
Bechtel Corporation
, 3000 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056
M. A. Chaker
Bechtel Corporation
, 3000 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056
M. Bianchi
University of Bologna
, DIEM, Facolta di Ingegneria, Viale Risorgimento 2, Bologna 40136, Italy
F. Melino
University of Bologna
, DIEM, Facolta di Ingegneria, Viale Risorgimento 2, Bologna 40136, Italy
A. Peretto
University of Bologna
, DIEM, Facolta di Ingegneria, Viale Risorgimento 2, Bologna 40136, Italy
S. Ingistov
Watson Cogeneration Co./BP
, 11850 S. Wilmington Avenue, P. O. Box 6203, Carson, CA 90749J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. Apr 2007, 129(2): 461-472 (12 pages)
Published Online: February 1, 2006
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October 1, 2005
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February 1, 2006
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Gas Turbine Fogging Technology: A State-of-the-Art Review—Part II: Overspray Fogging—Analytical and Experimental Aspects
A correction has been published:
Gas Turbine Fogging Technology: A State-of-the-Art Review—Part I: Inlet Evaporative Fogging—Analytical and Experimental Aspects
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Bhargava, R. K., Meher-Homji, C. B., Chaker, M. A., Bianchi, M., Melino, F., Peretto, A., and Ingistov, S. (February 1, 2006). "Gas Turbine Fogging Technology: A State-of-the-Art Review—Part III: Practical Considerations and Operational Experience." ASME. J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. April 2007; 129(2): 461–472. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2364005
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